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Try a G4 pack out of it....would be good up to 20 lbs carry capacity and weigh 12 ounces or less. Thats what I used to make mine. Has one season on it with moderate use and no rips or punctures. Just a thought.

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I got my material yesterday in the mail. It's a greenish greyish ripstop, a teensy bit heavier than 1.9 DWR (I would estimate around 2.2oz.). I could not blow through it, and it passed the water test (3 hours, no drips) so I would say it IS waterproof. It's slightly more rigid than DWR too, but not so that it would make it hard to work with. I'm pretty pleased with it, actually, especially for the cost.

I'm considering making a hanging water bag and some stuff sacks from it first. Not sure I'm up for the G4, and I've got a couple of packs already. Good idea though GT.

"Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities." - Mark Twain
I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. - John Burroughs

I got my material yesterday in the mail. It's a greenish greyish ripstop, a teensy bit heavier than 1.9 DWR (I would estimate around 2.2oz.). I could not blow through it, and it passed the water test (3 hours, no drips) so I would say it IS waterproof. It's slightly more rigid than DWR too, but not so that it would make it hard to work with. I'm pretty pleased with it, actually, especially for the cost.

If it comes to 1.9 oz pr square yard, then actually, it may not be heavier than 1.9 DWR ripstop. All of the 1.9 DWR I have ever used is actually 2.2+ oz per square yard because of the DWR treatment.

Good point. I was just thinking it was heavier because the site said that it was 1.9 oz. before coating. I just need to weigh it myself I guess. I'm not much of a gram weenie, so it's ok with me for it to be 2.2 oz.

"Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities." - Mark Twain
I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. - John Burroughs